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Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
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ISSN 2949-8392 · Elsevier · 331 artikel di indeks
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Thermochemical and biochemical routes for sustainable biofuel production: A review
The rising demand for sustainable energy is driving attention in biomass as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. This review explores biomass composition, pretreatment methods, and main conversion technologies, including pyrolysis, gasification, and fermentation. Biochemical methods such as…
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Biodegradability of pots made from empty fruit clusters of the oil palm (Elaeis guinnensis Jacq.) for agroforestry use in the Ucayali Region, Peru
The oil palm agro-industry is growing, and with it, the generation of waste, primarily empty fruit bunches (EFB), which represent between 16 % and 23 % of the fresh fruit bunch. The practice among companies and farmers is to degrade these bunches outdoors, with very few producing compost. The…
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Techno-economic optimization of extractive distillation for propane-propylene separation: Evaluating conventional and ionic liquid entrainers
Propylene is a key raw material in the petrochemical industry, essential for producing polypropylene, styrene, resin, fiber, propylene glycol, and other chemicals. However, its separation from propane in propane-propylene mixtures remains a significant challenge due to their similar boiling points…
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Bioconversion of tomato plant waste lignocellulosic into biocomposites via fungal biodelignification with Marasmius sp. and Trametes versicolor
This study introduced a bioconversion route in which fungal biodelignification was used to modify the chemical composition and structure of tomato plant waste for composite fabrication targeting active packaging sheets. Biomass was pretreated with Marasmius sp. and Trametes versicolor under…
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Insights into structure and bioactive potential of solvent-extracted lignins from enzymatic hydrolysis residues
To enhance the competitiveness of biorefineries based on sugars production, the interest in the valorization of hydrolysis lignin residue is becoming increasingly essential. Nevertheless, hydrolysis lignin residue (Hyd-Lig) faces limitations in its valorization—for instance, as bioactive agent due…
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Biogas and biomethane production via anaerobic digestion: Experimental analysis and modeling using hybrid ANN-GA optimization
The increasing demand for renewable energy and effective waste management has intensified interest in anaerobic co-digestion (AD) as a sustainable method for converting organic residues into biogas and biomethane. However, optimizing the AD process is challenging due to the complex interplay of…
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Optimization of biodiesel production from coconut testa
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel in global demand to replace fossil fuels. To meet rising biodiesel demand, the production process must use a variety of biomass. Coconut testa is a significant source of biomass waste globally. Coconut testa's high lipid content makes it a good biodiesel source…
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Comparative GC–MS and FTIR profiling with assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential in guava, bay and lemon leaf extracts
This study comparatively explored the chemical composition, antioxidant potential, and antimicrobial activity of methanolic leaf extracts from guava (Psidium guajava), bay (Cinnamomum tamala), and lemon (Citrus aurantifolia) using advanced analytical techniques. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry…
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Fungal Foam: Effect of Different Substrates on the Growth Performance, Mechanical, Physical and Biodegradability Properties
In the last few years, mushrooms have been widely applied in material science for the purpose of creating new materials that have functionality based on biological resources. Biomass can be defined as the biological materials which can be used as fuel and the use of bio-mass especially the…
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A brief review of the structure and extraction methods of lignin
One of the three basic components of lignocellulosic biomass (LB), lignin is the second most plenty of natural polymer on the planet after cellulose. It has the power to become the aromatic raw material of the future for industry. However, this potential has not been fully realized due to its…
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Investigation of the acidochromic properties of methoxy-substituted benzylidene hydrazines synthesized via microwave-assisted method
Substituted 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone Schiff bases were synthesized using a green, microwave-assisted technique that offers rapid conversion, high yields, and environmental sustainability. Structural elucidation was performed using FTIR, UV-Vis, and 1H NMR spectroscopy, confirming the formation of…
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Breaking boundaries in ammonia production at ambient conditions: Exploring pristine carbon allotropes as catalyst
The synthesis of ammonia from molecular nitrogen and hydrogen under ambient conditions remains one of the greatest challenges in chemical method development. Notable successes have been achieved using transition metal complexes. However, the design of metal-free catalysts for nitrogen activation…
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Life cycle assessment of using calcium carbonate in waste flooring for neutralization of acid mine drainage: A comparison study
Acid mine drainage (AMD) poses a major environmental pollution issue linked to historical mining sites, frequently necessitating remediation approaches that utilize neutralizing agents. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed to analyze the environmental effects of traditional remediation…
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Advances in metal recovery from e-waste: Green solvent assessments with ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents
The rising volume of electronic waste (e-waste) presents both environmental and resource sustainability challenges. Global e-waste production is estimated to reach 82 million tons by 2030. Untreated e-waste results in hazardous emissions and the loss of valuable metal resources. In contrast…
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Lithium-ion battery recycling routes: An environmental assessment in the context of the European battery regulation
This study evaluates the environmental impacts of three primary lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling processes—pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and direct recycling—through a life cycle perspective. The analysis considers lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC), and…
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Protein extraction from native algal species: A sustainable approach for food security
Its high protein content, fast growth rate, and high multiplication rate under various environmental conditions make it a popular choice in the feed and food industries. This study investigates the isolation and extraction of protein from locally found algal species in Pakistan, employing various…
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Simultaneous removal of methyl orange and methyl red dyes by electrocoagulation process in aqueous medium using central composite design
The effects of various operating parameters for the simultaneous removal of methyl red and methyl orange azo dyes by electrocoagulation with iron electrodes were examined in this study using response surface methodology. The electrocoagulation process was optimized and the direct and interaction…
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Discovered potential of biomass
This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial potential of leaf and twig extracts of Eucalyptus deglupta Blume — the only Eucalyptus species endemic to Southeast Asia — against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli through in vitro and in silico approaches, within a sustainable lignocellulosic…